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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.89, 1,105.29 and 451.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.89, 1,105.29 and 451.63 is: 623.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.89 : 1,105.29 = 451.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.89/1,105.29 = 451.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.89x = 1,105.29 × 451.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.89x = 499,182.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,182.12/800.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.28

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